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There was no tornado in Woodward, Oklahoma in 2011. If you mean the one in April of 2012, it was a strong tornado of EF3 intensity, meaning it had estimated peak winds of 136 to 165 mph. It killed 6 people and destroyed a number of homes. So overall it was worse than the typical tornado.
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Which state suffered extreme tornado damage in 2011?
In 2011, extreme tornado damage occurred in Mississippi, Alabama, and Missouri. Alabama suffered the worst damage overall, while Missouri had the worst single tornado. Oklahoma also deserves mention as it, like the other states mentioned here, had an EF5 tornado.
What are some tornado's names?
Tornadoes do not have names as hurricanes do. Most tornadoes are simply referred to by where they hit. For example the tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in 2011 is known as the Joplin tornado.
Do they name tornadoes after people they don't like?
No, they don't there are so many of them they don't bother to name them as they do hurricanes. Tornadoes are given informal name for the places they hit or hit near. For example the F5 tornado that devastated the towns of Moore and Bridgecreek in Oklahoma is commonly called the Bridgecreek-Moore tornado or simply the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. And the tornado that tore across farmland near Aurora, Nebraska is known as the Aurora, Nebraska tornado.
How many tornadoes have been reported to hit clayton Oklahoma in the last 100 years?
There is no specific information available on the exact number of tornadoes that have hit Clayton, Oklahoma in the last 100 years. Tornado data is constantly updated and it is recommended to consult official sources like the National Weather Service for the most accurate and current information on tornado occurrences in a specific location.
What is the name of tornado in joplin missouri?
Tornadoes do not get names like hurricanes do. They are usually just referred to by where they hit. So the tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri in 2011 is called the Joplin tornado.
What are the deadliest tornadoes and what are their names?
Tornado given names like hurricanes are, but are often referred to by the places they hit.Information outside the U.S. is limited, but most of the deadliest tornadoes took place in Bangladesh including the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado of April 26, 1989, the deadliest on record with over 1300 fatalities.Better information is available on the deadliest U.S. tornadoes. Here are the top ten:The Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925 (695 dead)The Natchez, Mississippi tornado of May 6, 1840 (317 dead)The St. Louis, Missouri tornado of May 17, 1896 (255 dead)The Tulpeo, Mississippi tornado of April 5, 1936 (216 dead)The Gainesville, Georgia tornado of April 6, 1936 (203 dead)The Woodward, Oklahoma tornado of April 9, 1947 (181 dead)The Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011 (162 dead)The Amit, Louisiana-Purvis, Mississippi tornado of April 24, 1908 (143 dead)The New Richmond, Wisconsin tornado of June 12, 1899 (117 dead)The Flint, Michigan tornado of June 8, 1953 (116 dead)
Is Kentucky in a tornado belt?
Yes. Kentucky is in a tornado forming region known as "Dixie Alley."They are subject to tornadoes but nothing like Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and Kansas experience.
Is Illinois the most eastern state in tornado alley?
No, Illinois is not the most eastern state in Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley typically includes states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, where tornado activity is most prevalent. Illinois is located on the eastern edge of Tornado Alley but is not considered one of the core states in the region.
A name of a tornado that occurred?
Tornadoes are not given names like hurricanes are. However they are often referred to by where they hit. One tornado that will no doubt be remembered in infamy was the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011.
What did the strongest tornado look like?
It is uncertain which tornado was the strongest, as most tornadoes do not have their winds measured. The highest recorded wind speed was in the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999. Another possible candidate was the Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 3, 1974. See the links for pictures and video of those tornadoes.
Is the tornado alley in North America?
It reaches from southern America like around Texas and Oklahoma then it spreads upward toward the middle like kansas then northern upper states.
What was the precipitation like during the Joplin tornado?
The Joplin, Missouri tornado of 2011 was what is known as a rain-wrapped tornado, meaning it was surrounded by heavy rain. This rain obscured the tornado from view and may have contributed to the extremely high death toll.
